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Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Jonathan Bernier, right, makes a save on Boston Bruins center David Krejci during the first period in Toronto on Thursday. The Bruins overcame a two-goal deficit with goals by Milan Lucic and Patrice Bergeron in the third period, but fell 4-3 in overtime. (Frank Gunn / ASSOCIATED PRESS)
(Frank Gunn)

Bruins center David Krejci has agreed to a 6-year, $43.5-million deal to stay in Boston, according to multiple reports. The news came originally from Czech outlet Hokej.cz, and TSN's Aaron Ward later confirmed:

David Krejci and #Bruins (7.25M,7.25M,7.5M,7.5M,7M,7M) No Move in years 1 thru 4 and a limited no trade clause in years 5-6. #TSN

The deal will take effect in the 2015-16 season, as Krejci's current deal will run through the coming season, paying him $5.25 million.

Krejci's cap hit will then be $7.25 million for the duration of the contract. He was the Bruins' leading point-scorer in 2013-14, with 19 goals and 50 assists for 69 points, while centering the top line with Milan Lucic and Jarome Iginla.

Krejci joins Patrice Bergeron and Tuukka Rask in a group of players under 30 who have signed long-term extensions to remain with the Bruins into their early 30s. Bergeron is signed through 2022, with a cap hit of $6.5 million, and Rask is signed through 2021 with an average annual value of $7 million.